[ale] Problem with monitor cord extension

[Geoffrey]

  I paid around $40 for my 25' cable at Microcenter, thus I'm not sure 
where mine fits into the category.  Since it's so long, I expected to 
pay a higher price.  I didn't see anywhere on the packaging that 
indicated it supported either of the criteria noted below though.

John Wells wrote:
> James P. Kinney III said:
> 
>>There are 2 types of monitor extension cables. The low cost type that
>>can support 800x600 @ 60Hz and the $35-$45 type that can support
>>1600x1200 @ 90Hz.
> 
> 
> I'll bet it's of the former.  It cost approx. $8.99 at Microcenter.  Any
> suggestion on where I can find the more expensive type (quickly)?
> 
> Nope, no cordless mice.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> John
> 
>>If your cable is of the former type, return it at get the later type. If
>>it is already the later type, there is a problem with the connections
>>somewhere and the mouse signal is "leaking" into the video stream.
>>Double check that all the connections are solid.
>>
>>You didn't mention if you were using one of the cordless radio mice.
>>
>>On Wed, 2003-02-26 at 22:45, John Wells wrote:
>>
>>>Bought a 6' monitor cable extension today at Microcenter and just
>>>installed it.
>>>
>>>I'm getting a bit of wavering/wiggling when I move the mouse around or
>>>type.
>>>
>>>Everything else seems to be fine, but gosh, that's irritating.  Can
>>>anyone tell me what might cause this?
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>John
>>>
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